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Rapid Response Briefs (69)

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Dimensions of reintegration of Covid-19 survivors and suspects into their communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundRe-settling in communities for Covid-19 survivors and their contacts following release from isolation facilities might be particularly challenging. Due to the enormous fear Covid-19 has caused in communities, returning individuals …

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Effective communication strategies during COVID-19 outbreak; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundPolicy and decision makers in Uganda are cognisant of the importance of effective communication from the responsible authorities in the prevention and control of an outbreak, as a lack of …

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Forming partnerships between Health Management Organisations and public health service providers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:A private partner has built a health facility in a district in Uganda and intends to operate a Health Management Organization model of health care delivery. However, the facility is …

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How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: Elderly population accounts for a big percentage of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Despite Uganda reporting 44 cases as of 1st April 2020 with no fatality, MoH is …

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Impact of Acting District Health Officers on Health Services Delivery within their Respective Jurisidictions; A Case for Advocacy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The staffing norms for the districts in Uganda require that each district has a District Health Officer (DHO) who is a qualified medical docor with additional training in â¦â¦. However, …

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Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structures; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …

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Results-Based Financing in low and middle-income countries; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There are on-going efforts within the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda to actively scale up results-based financing (RBF) and improve health system performance by aligning investments to system performance. …

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Safety Considerations for Standard Operating Procedures for Places of Worship during the COVID-19 pandemi; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There have been several outcries from believers and leaders of religious sects in Uganda for the government to allow places of worship to reopen to the public describing them as …

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Strengthening district laboratory systems: Scaling up the response for the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:Probable cases of Covid-19 with in districts have to be refered or transported to designated facilities to collect samples amidst an on-going country wide lockdown. This is increasingly becoming a …

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Strengthening Health promotion and prevention structures at the districts; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health recently issued guidance to districts to increase health promotion and prevention expenditure in the primary health care grant from 10% to 30%. However, districts note several …

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References (4020)

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Challenges of antiretroviral therapy among children aged 6 to 15 years in Kabarole district (Western Uganda)
Isabirye P., Kiwanuka N., Kiguli J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Development of a specific monoclonal antibody assay and a rapid testing strip for the detection of apramycin residues in food samples
Isanga Joel, Tochi Bitange Nipa, Mukunzi Daniel, Chen Yanni, Liu Liqiang, Kuang Hua, Xu Chuanlai
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

A specific monoclonal antibody (MAb) against apramycin (AP) was produced and used to develop an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (idcELISA) and a rapid testing strip for the detection of …

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Introduction to the Right to Health in Uganda: A Handbook for Community Health Advocates
ISER
Report
Health Research
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Reversible dementia due to vitamin B12 deficiency in a lung cancer patient: Relevance of preoperative evaluation
Ishida M., Taguchi R., Sakaguchi H., Itami K., Yoshioka A., Sato I., Uchida N., Onishi H.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE: Cognitive dysfunction has a negative effect on cancer treatment; however, in a cancer setting, specific treatments can restore cognitive function. Such conditions are known as reversible dementia, with one …

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Extraction of the lateral incisors to treat maxillary protrusion: Quantitative evaluation of the stomatognathic functions
Ishihara Yoshihito, Kuroda Shingo, Sumiyoshi Kumi, Takano-Yamamoto Teruko, Yamashiro Takashi
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

To treat morphological abnormalities, impaction, and severe malposition of the teeth, the lateral incisors are sometimes extracted, followed by orthodontic space closure. This procedure often requires special consideration, not only …

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Kısa Abstinens Süresiyle ArdıÅık Ejakülasyonun Sperm Kromatin BütünlüÄü Ve Antioksidan Aktiviteye Etkisi
IÅıklar Seda
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

Ãremeye yardımcı tedavi uygulamalarında tercih edilen tedavi yaklaÅımına göre semen parametrelerinin embriyoloji laboratuvarı parametrelerine ve klinik baÅarıya etkisi deÄiÅmektedir. Semen parametreleri abstinens süresi ve androloji laboratuvarında uygulananyıkama protokollerine göre deÄiÅmekte …

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A holistic approach to reproductive health interventions: Talk 2 Me case study.
Isikwenu O.O., Omokiti J., Nurudeen D.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors Influencing Feeding Practices, Morbidity Status, and Dietary Intakes of Children Aged 7â24 Months in Rural Uganda
Isingoma B E, Samuel M, Edward K, Maina G W
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional and morbidity patterns of children aged 7â24 months in relationship to household socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Structured questionnaires and repeated …

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Insulin Resistance Induced by Antiretroviral Drugs: Current Understanding of Molecular Mechanisms
Ismail W. I. W, King J. A, Pillay T. S
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

The increase in incidence of HIV infection continues to be a major public health problem across the world; but more especially in sub- Saharan Africa. Treatment with highly active antiretroviral …

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Acquired Antibodies to Merozoite Antigens in Children from Uganda with Uncomplicated or Severe Plasmodium falciparum Malaria
Kironde F, Ismail HA, Ribacke U, Reiling L, Normark J, Egwang T, Beeson JG, Wahlgren M, Persson KEM
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malaria can present itself as an uncomplicated or severe disease. We have here studied the quantity and quality of antibody responses against merozoite antigens, as well as multiplicity of infection …

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